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1. abhomināble adj.
38 quotations in 3 senses
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Of a thing, a sight, a disease, an action, etc.: physically loathsome, disgusting, repulsive; abhominable to the stomak, nauseating.
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2. ablā̆tī̆f, -ī̆ve adj. & n.
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ablative
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(a) The ablative (case) of Latin; a noun or adjective in the ablative case; (b) in a pun (with ref. to L ablātiō a taking away & ablāt-um taken away, stolen): carried off, stolen; ablatif cas, the……
6. abǒundāble adj.
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Ample, sufficient.
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7. abǒundaunt adj.
46 quotations in 3 senses
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(a) Present or existing in great number or quantity, many, much, abounding; also, overabundant, excessive; of shot: thick, fast; of waters: overflowing; (b) of fruitfulness, gifts, grace, mercy……
9. abstersīve adj.
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Of medicines: able to remove pus or other impurities from a wound or sore; cleansing, detergent.
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10. abstractī̆f adj.
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Gram. Of nouns: abstract (as opposed to concrete).
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11. acceptāble adj.
40 quotations in 3 senses
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(a) Of things, actions, ideas, etc.: agreeable, pleasing -- often with to, tofore, unto; acceptable in the sight of, pleasing in the sight of, agreeable to (sb.); (b) appropriate, suitable; time……
12. accessī̆ble adj.
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Capable of being approached, accessible.
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13. accō̆rdāble adj.
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Consonant, harmonious, conforming; fitting, proper.
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14. accō̆rdaunt adj.
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(a) Conforming (to sth.); in accordance or in agreement (with sth.); -- with to; (b) compatible; harmonious; (c) mus. harmonious; hence, pleasing; (d) similar (to sth.); alike.
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15. accǒunta(u)nt adj. & n.
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accountaunt
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(a) Liable to render account; (b) charged with accounting; officer accountant; (c) as noun: an accounting officer.
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16. ac(c)ūsatīf adj. & n.
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accusatif
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17. actī̆f, -ī̆ve adj.
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active
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Of human actions: done (as opposed to suffered), voluntary; actif cursing, self-excommunication.
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18. actūā̆l, -ē̆l adj.
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actuel
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(a) Of things, conditions, emotions, qualities: existing in fact, real; of actions: really done; (b) surg. real (as opposed to potential); actual cauterie, a cauterizing operation involving the……
21. adjectī̆f, -ī̆ve adj. & n.
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adjective
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Gram. (a) Adjectival; noun adjectif, an adjective; verb adjectif, a verbal noun or adjective; (b) as noun: adjective.
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22. adminiculātī̆f, -ī̆ve adj. & n.
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adminiculative
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(a) Supplementary; (b) a supplement.
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24. adversaire n. & adj.
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(a) An opponent or enemy; (b) opposing, hostile.
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25. adversatī̆f adj.
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Gram. Of a conjunction: adversative.
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26. adversaunt adj.
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(a) Hostile, inimical; (b) harmful, unfavorable; adversaunt thing, mishap, misfortune.
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29. affectūǒus adj.
8 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) Eager, earnest; (b) loving, affectionate, well-disposed.
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30. affẹ̄raunt adj.
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Suitable, appropriate.
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32. agrest, -a adj. & n.
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agresta
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(a) Uncultivated, wild (plant); (b) win agrest, agresta, verjuice.
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35. āliēn, ālien adj.
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(a) Of nationality, domicile, or provenience: foreign (ruler, merchant, etc.); foreign (country); foreign (goods, ship, etc.); (b) of a religious establishment: granted or subject to a foreign……
38. alteratī̆f, -īve adj.
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alterative
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(a) Causing or promoting alteration in quality (hot-cold, moist-dry); -- as noun: an 'alterative' medicine; (b) alteratif vertu, the natural faculty of altering 'quality' in the body.
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40. āmāble, -āblī adj.
43. ambulātī̆f adj.
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Of ulcers: creeping, serpiginous.
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52. angwisshǒus adj.
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(a) Full of anxiety or worry: anxious, troubled; solicitous; (b) arousing anxiety or apprehension.
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54. annuel(l)ēr adj. & n.
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annueller
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A priest who celebrates anniversary memorial masses for the dead, or is endowed for this purpose; prest annueler.
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55. anoiǒus, -eus adj.
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anoieus
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(a) Troublesome, difficult; disturbing; (b) harmful, injurious; (c) grievous; (d) troubled, sad; (e) irritable or irritating.
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56. antecēdent adj. & n.
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Logic & ethics A prior assumption or principle, a premise; antecedent trouth; antecedent ded, a preceding act as causing a later act.
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59. ap(p)araunt, -ent adj.
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apparaunt, aparent, apparent
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(a) Clear to the sight or the mind; visible, perceptible; evident; vivid (dream); (b) genuine, true; (c) indisputable, true (heir); as noun: heir apparent; also fig. [Cleanness quot.].
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60. apparisaunt adj.
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(a) Visible; (b) manifest.
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61. appellatī̆f, -ī̆ve adj.
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appellative
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Of a noun: designating one of a class, common (noun).
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62. ap(p)odiātī̆f adj.
63. appreciāble adj.
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Worthy.
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64. ap(p)rentīs adj.
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apprentis
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(a) Unskilled; (b) ?making ready, practicing.
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65. aqueintāble adj.
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Gracious, affable.
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67. Arābien, -ian adj. & n.
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Arabian
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(a) Arabian; an Arab; (b) a religious sect [see quot.].
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70. archanǧelīk adj.
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Fig. Like the order of archangels, superior.
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75. argūmentātī̆f adj.
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Syllogistic, sophistic.
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78. artetīk, -ica adj. & n.
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artetica, arthetica, arthretica, aretica
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Arthritic, rheumatic; arthritis, rheumatism; goute artetik, arthritis, gout.
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90. at(t)emprẹ̄ adj.
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attempre
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(a) Of persons: observing proper measure, temperate, moderate; atempre of port, word, etc.; (b) of habits or behavior: moderate, modest, restrained.
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91. attenda(u)nt adj. & n.
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attendaunt
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(a) Solicitous, diligent, careful; considerate; (b) ben attendant on, to, take care of, attend.
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93. auburn(e, -orn(e adj.
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auburne, auborn, aborn, auborne, aborne
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Reddish or yellowish brown, blond.
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94. auctorīsāble adj.
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Trustworthy.
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97. a(u)nǧelīk adj.
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aungelik
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(a) Resembling an angel, befitting an angel, angelic; (b) belonging or pertaining to the angels; (c) consisting of angels; (d) done by an angel; angelik salutacioun, Gabriel's salutation, the Ave……
100. austēre, austē̆rne adj.
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austerne
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(a) Of persons, speech, manner: harsh, severe, stern; (b) rigorously moral, austere; (c) grim, fierce.
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